chymopapain
noun
chy·mo·pa·pa·in
ˌkī-mō-pə-ˈpā-ən
-ˈpī-ən
: a proteolytic enzyme from the latex of the papaya that is used in meat tenderizer and has been used medically in chemonucleolysis
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“Chymopapain.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chymopapain. Accessed 24 Apr. 2025.
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